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Star defenceman Cale Makar misses Canada's 4 Nations game against U.S. with illness

Star defenceman Cale Makar misses Canada's 4 Nations game against U.S. with illness

MONTREAL — Cale Makar missed Canada's game against the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday night with an illness. The star defenceman also sat out Friday's practice, but took part in the morning skate in Brossard, Que.
Montreal Victoire’s scoring depth instrumental in club's 6-2 PWHL win over Sirens

Montreal Victoire’s scoring depth instrumental in club's 6-2 PWHL win over Sirens

LAVAL, Que. — Much of the discussion surrounding the Montreal Victoire through the midway mark of the Professional Women's Hockey League schedule has revolved around captain Marie-Philip Poulin. The 33-year-old Beauceville, Que.
Granlund scores winner, Finland beats Sweden 4-3 in OT at 4 Nations

Granlund scores winner, Finland beats Sweden 4-3 in OT at 4 Nations

MONTREAL — Mikael Granlund etched his name in Finland's hockey lore. The forward buried the winner at 1:49 of 3-on-3 overtime Saturday to help his country defeat Sweden 4-3 at the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Ljungblom scores twice as Montreal Victoire downs New York Sirens 6-2

Ljungblom scores twice as Montreal Victoire downs New York Sirens 6-2

LAVAL, Que. — Lina Ljungblom scored twice as the Montreal Victoire defeated the New York Sirens 6-2 on Saturday afternoon for its sixth straight Professional Women's Hockey League win.
Canada names experienced women's squad for Vancouver stop on rugby sevens circuit

Canada names experienced women's squad for Vancouver stop on rugby sevens circuit

Canada has named an experienced lineup for the Vancouver stop of the HSBC SVNS circuit, with nine members of the squad that won silver at last summer's Paris Olympics. The 10th edition of HSBC SVNS Vancouver runs Feb. 21-23 at B.C. Place Stadium.
Canadian William Dandjinou earns historic short-track overall championship

Canadian William Dandjinou earns historic short-track overall championship

MILAN — It wasn't a victory but it was more than enough to earn Canadian William Dandjinou a historic accomplishment. Dandjinou finished fourth in a men's 500-metre event at World Cup short-track speeding event to capture the overall title.
Bayern holds on for 0-0 in Leverkusen to stay 8 points clear in Bundesliga

Bayern holds on for 0-0 in Leverkusen to stay 8 points clear in Bundesliga

BERLIN (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen did everything but score as Bayern Munich held on for a 0-0 draw that kept it eight points clear at the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Toronto FC acquires Norwegian forward Ola Brynhildsen on loan with option to buy

Toronto FC acquires Norwegian forward Ola Brynhildsen on loan with option to buy

TORONTO — Toronto FC has finally landed a striker, signing Norwegian international forward Ola Brynhildsen from Denmark's FC Midtjylland on loan through the end of the year with an option to make the move permanent.
Gilgeous-Alexander can inspire more Canadians at NBA All-Star Game

Gilgeous-Alexander can inspire more Canadians at NBA All-Star Game

Twenty-five years ago Vince Carter dominated the NBA's Slam Dunk competition, inspiring a new generation of Canadian basketball players.
Canada's Cynthia Appiah captures her first monobob medal of the season

Canada's Cynthia Appiah captures her first monobob medal of the season

LILLEHAMMER — Canada's Cynthia Appiah captured her first monobob medal of the season, taking second in a World Cup event Saturday. Appiah, of Toronto, claimed the winder medal with a two-run time of one minute 48.66 seconds over the 16-corner track.